TESTIMONIALS

Yumen from China, November/December 2018

Russian is a hard language to learn, but the help of people in Petrozavodsk makes me more confident. Alina is an excellent teacher, she provided me with rich and diverse materials. Now I am able to speak more and talk faster. In my Russian host family I felt warm and welcomed. They took me to her dacha and Banya. It was excellent! It was my pleasure to be with them. I would like more of my fellow Chinese to come here to study Russian and learn more from Russia.

Aziliz from Luxembourg

I would like to participate in the program again. It was a perfect mix of discovering new places in Karelia and learning Russian! In two weeks every day is remarkable, I really liked the Banya and every moment spent with my Russian hosts. I improved my Russian quite much I think.

Hannah, summer course 2018

My Russian teacher did well. She used very good methods by teaching the language and it matched my level of Russian. I received all the necessary information before my journey, I would recommend learning Russian in Petrozavodsk to everyone, teachers and the staff are very nice!

Nick from the USA, summer 2018

The teacher went above and beyond answering my questions, kind, caring, knowledgeable. My Russian hosts were very helpful and engaging, I had everything I needed here in Petrozavodsk, we often had very good conversation. I improved my Russian vocabulary and general grammar

Susanne from the USA, summer 2018

Great experience! Russia is an incredible place that I think everyone – especially those studying the language – should see! I learned a lot!

Teresa from Spain, summer 2018

I’ve spent here 1 month but it wasn’t enough. Teacher Alina is very good and I would recommend her to anyone. The content of the course was excellent!

Gabriel from Switzerland

I’m very happy with the Russian tutors teaching techniques, I had great communication with Russian host family, Banya was the culturally brilliant discovery. I improved my Russian oral comprehension, extended my knowledge of vocabulary and knew more about the grammar.

Maeva from France, 3 weeks in Russia

I enjoyed Russian active classes, good methods and interesting themes. Russian banya was amazing, interesting and friendly! There are many things to do in Petrozavodsk. I would recommend the program to anyone!

Samuel from Finland

Teaching has been excellent. Russian tutors were very helpful as well as my Russian host family. I felt very comfortable in Petrozavodsk. My skills improved a lot, I was talking to my host family and could hear Russian all the time, so that was good!

Jean-Christoph from Canada

When I arrived I could not speak Russian AT ALL! Now I’m able to make some sentences. So it is good! The cultural program in Petrozavodsk was great, the volunteers were very nice, if I have the time, I would participate again. I’ve learned a lot and discovered many places in Karelia. Remarkable moments? I loved the banya and trips during the weekends!

Nathan, the UK

I feel like I’ve made an enormous amount of progress in Russian and can now discuss deep political issues. The teaching techniques at Enjoy Russian were modern and inspiring. We were able to take part in lots of different activities and get to meet lots of people. Thanks to Russian volunteers it was easy to settle in the life of Petrozavodsk.

Jagger from Great Britain

The focus on speaking Russian is excellent! The teachers of Enjoy Russian school have really helped me become more confident. Russians understand me when I talk! This has made me less afraid to make mistakes! Alina and Katya are easily 2 of the best teachers I’ve ever had. The Russian volunteers are wonderful. The school is great for everyone regardless of age, origins, etc. I would definitely like to participate in the program again!

Oliver from the UK

Learning Russian in Petrozavodsk was excellent. We’ve been using a lot of interesting methods. I felt very comfortable with my Russian host family and I would like to keep in touch with them on Facebook. I really enjoyed my Kizhi trip and the banya. Many thanks to Russian volunteers, they all were very nice and spoke to me lots in Russian. The coolest event? Travellig across the frozen Lake Onega! I think my spoken Russian and my ability to listen to Russian improved the most!

Katherine Lefevre, Belgium

It is a great programme. I really enjoyed my stay in Russia and I learned a lot. The Russian language course was very interesting and useful, the teacher was excellent. Now I speak Russian with more confidence. It was interesting living with a host family in Petrozavodsk and talk to native speakers. My host was very lovely, always willing to help, living conditions were perfect. I wish I had more time in Russia so I could meet more volunteers.

Sonja Ruottunen, Finland

Content of the Russian language course was excellent. Fun teaching methods that kept to Russian class interesting. I wish I could have stayed longer at Enjoy Russian school in Petrozavodsk to learn more complex vocabulary. Russian native speaking teacher took into account our wishes and needs. My host family in Petrozavodsk was great, just the right balance of communication and privacy. I would definitely recommend this program: definitely value for money.

Sam from the UK

Teachers at the school are, in my opinion, very good. Very useful to have contacts with the volunteers, who were very helpful. I enjoyed everything! I will definitely recommend the school to other students

Martijn from the Netherlands

I learned a lot and had a great time! Honestly, every day was great. Teachers were very knowledgeable and each teacher had their own style. No questions went unanswered!

Kaper Hauke from Germany

Plenty of teaching methods were used – films, audio, role plays. We had a lot of talking practice during Russian lessons which I liked very much. The teacher made a very good job and showed sincere interest in the needs of every single student!

Joanna from the UK

Teachers used the variety of different methods which kept lessons interesting. The host family were very helpful and nice and it was great living with them. I felt very at home with them and they made an effort to talk with me and make me feel welcome. I really enjoyed the program and felt that it really helped my language skills. Everyone is really nice, the classes are small and you really get a chance to learn but also feel at home.

Brad from Australia, long-term Russian language course

I came knowing nothing almost and I am leaving with a lot of knowledge. I found heaps of culture in the 3 months I have beem in Petrozavodsk. Concerts, museums, dance classes, as well as visits to Kizhi and Kivach waterfall. Enjoy Russian school volunteers have been excellent. Their standard of English is outstanding!

Vishwesh Kulkarni, the UK

The course content was interesting and useful. The teacher used games and discussions everyday and also helped me prepare a 15-minute presentation towards the end of the course. In my host family I felt welcome, secure, and comfortable. Petrozavodsk is a beautiful little town with nice, welcoming,
talented people. It has a very good cultural life: museums, musical concerts, outdoor sports, and very good gymnasiums.

Judit Bünter, Switzerland

The content of the language course was excellent. I would like to participate in the program again: good learning progress, motivating atmosphere, nice city, friendly and helpful people. I would recommend this program to others as it’s perfect to learn Russian! I truly liked everything!

Klaus Eisenhauer, Germany

I had an individual course which was held extremely flexible and made-to-measure for my needsand language knowledge. I learned a lot and understood how I should learn in the future. My teacher did a great job, she explained me everything in a very professional and kind way. Communication with the family was very pleasant. I feel now that I really can learn and actively speak Russian!

Lydia Olsen, France

I really want to come back not only because I love Russian but because of the people I met on this course! I wish I could stay longer to learn even more! The material used I believed was engaging and helped me a great deal. My teacher was immensely helpful. She corrected my mistakes but I never felt under pressure to not make the mistakes. My host family provided everyrhing for me. Everything was well organised and everybody was eager to help.

Mohamed Shiyam, Maldives

I would like to thank my great teachers and the host family from the bottom of my heart! They are one of the best people I have ever met in my life. Volunteers played a vital role in making my stay in Petrozavodsk memorable. I will come here next year and try to bring somebody with me! Because I am pretty sure nobody else would have such a beautiful environment to study Russian language.

Magdalena Milivijac, Italy

It was very interesting and useful, they used creative and original teaching methods such as projects, videos, games and discussions. My teachers met all my requirements and they took into account all my wishes and needs. My skills have improved. I can understand a lot of things when I watch TV in Russian!

Manuela Smart, Switzerland

No questions went unanswered. Very good teaching standards, nice town and fun region. I revised what I knew, learned new vocabulary and difficult things like motion verbs.

Marc Bradford, the USA

Natalia would teach us some grammar topics and then we would play a few games using them. We even went to a grocery store one day and used our language skills there, which I thought was very useful. Out of all educational programs I’ve experienced, this one was by far the most organized. I came to Petrozavodsk knowing absolutely nothing, and now I can hold a basic conversation! The most helpful thing was living with a host who was eager to help me learn Russian.

Jefferson Huera Guzman, Ecuador

I think the whole content of the Russian course was very useful, games and videos were used when appropriate in order to diversify the methodology. In my in Petrozavodsk I had 3 teachers. All of them were very helpful and always willing to answer all my questions. Although at the beginning of my stay in Russia I did not understand my host family well they kept talking to me so I could listen and absorb some Russian words.

Harald Pirker, Austria

The teacher was excellent, lessons were very creative and interesting. We were like members of a family, food was excellent, accommodation was good too. Now I can speak Russian as much as possible!

Heini Riikka Karjalainen, Finland (2017)

I had a nice teacher with skills in English and German language who is always ready to help out with vocabulary and grammar. My host family was friendly and talkative. Everything was excellent, volunteers were lovely and active. I liked it very much!

Victor d’Anethan, Belgium (2017)

The teachers used good methods and in general the content was really good. I had an amazing teacher. Volunteers were active, interesting and dedicated. Don’t let them go! They answered all of my questions quickly every time. You are doing a great job! The most remarkable episode. I am impressed by the quality of the courses and the organization.

Lara Robinson, USA (2017)

My language skills are so much better now. I didn’t know any every-day Russian when I got there, now I can hold a conversation, order food, and go to a store. My understanding of Russian sky-rocketed. I’m really happy to have this possibility to learn Russian in Russian.

Sophie Schwartzman, USA (2017)

If you’re going to go anywhere in Russia and do a study abroad program, Petrozavodsk is the perfect place to go. You will study Russian in Russia fast with great Russian langauge teachers. I really enjoyed my host experience. And all of the topics covered in class were useful. I really feel less nervous to use the Russian language at a store, cafe, etc.

Johanna Kubassa, Austria (2017)

I had a good start with learning the Russian language. I especially liked that we always practice new vocabulary by speaking and using sentences including them. In Petrozavodsk I learnt Russian in joyful and funny way with very nice teachers. Volunteers were really helpful and friendly. I would like to participate again

Magdalena Offenbeck, Austria (2017)

Learn Russian language with Olga was great. She always answered all our questions and helped us with everything. And Petrozavodsk is the best place to study Russian in Russia as nobody speaks English and you have ti speak Russian, people are nice and you learn a lot in short time. When I came here I was an absoute beginner, but now I can speak a little.

Sarah Hawes-Iafrate – UK – 2017

My Russian course was excellent. My teacher Alina had many enjoyable and original games to make learning more fun and easy. She was approachable and happilly helped us with anything. My host family – Galina and Invan – did everything to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. They involved us in their daily lives, taking us on their meeting with friends so that I felt myself very included and welcomed.

Francois Duhesme – France – 2017

My study program of Russian language was excellent, teaching methods were cool so that I was very satisfied. I personally enjoyed the activities proposed by the School. Moreover, I really liked Russian speaking club, game club. Also I liked volunteers. We had many meetings with them.

Vendela Gebbie – UK – 2017

My teacher Alina was very kind and making the learning process interactive and fun. We covered a lot of in two weeks but also in great depth. My host family – Galina and her son were both very kind and helpful and gave us a very warm welcome into their home. The most remarkable moments were visit to Botanical garden with my host family, orchestra concert with man Valaam monastry choir and City day of Petrozavodsk. Communication between myself and school was excellent as they answered any worries I had and helped me to feel secure in Petrozavodsk.

Lara Emmanuelle Robinson – the USA – 2017

My language skills are so much better now. I didn’t know any every-day Russian when I got there, now I can hold a conversation, order food, and go to a store. My understanding of Russian sky-rocketed.

Nathalie Amacker – Switzerland – 2017

The teachers were speaking most of the time in Russian. They used different games, lead discussions and help us with projects and new words. For example, my teacher Katya explained me the defference in words: в горах, на горе, в горе. The family took time to speak with me and was very helpful. I felt like at home and very welcomed. I hope to keep in touch with them. The program was great, a lot of activities! I really enjoyed the Russian speaking club. No way to get bored. It was amazing to meet volunteers. It was a great place to study Russian! Great job! Thanks!

Lien Van Buggenhout – Belgium – 2017

My cousre was very useful! Our teachers always asked what we wanted to focus on. I liked excursion to karelian village, embankment of Petrozavodsk, speaking clubs and waterfall Kivach. Lyudmila was my personal volunteer and I really liked her. I will leave the School of Russian language with very good emotions. My progress of Russian language is excellent. Speaking and grammar are improved. I liked everything!

Pekka Mikkola – Finland – 2017

The study program of Russian language was excellent! My teacher Olga could clearly explain for example words I did not understand. Also she corrected my spech in a nice way. Volunteers were nice and helpful. I really liked cultural program in the city. Program coordinator Polina was very active and informing what is going on in the city. I had many meeting after my lessons of Russian language and hope to come back once again!

Claudia Magnapera – Italy – 2017

I found my Russian program absolutely interesting and useful. All the teachers were differently awesome. I had the best host family I could be with. Trip to Kivach waterfall was my favorite excursion. I really liked my volunteer Lilit. Whenever I had a problem, they were able to help me. now I am sure that Karelia is the best place to focus on studying Russian language!

Jaryd Renshaw – the USA – 2017

My Russian course was awesome! I had 2 different teachers who were excellent and answered all of my questions to the fullest! Alina and Olga are great instructors! My hostess family met all of my expectations 🙂 Like i was treated at home. The staff was very professional and kind with a smile on every face ready to teach Russian and help with excursions. Mohammad was my favorite volunteer who was always ready to help people. He showed me much of Petrozavodsk landmarks. I would love to come again for a longer period of time! maybe 1 month next time.

Elize Retief – South Africa – 2017

The content of language course was excellent! The course was interesting and intensive. My host family was very carrying. I liked my hostess and her mother and living conditions were excellent! Many volunteers helped me in the city, they were very fun and communicative. I learned about language and culture and it was affordable. For sure, I reccomend this program to other people coming from South Africa, Belgium and other countries.

Marilyn Harris – the USA – 2011

I would recommend “Enjoy Russian”, because Petrozavodsk is wonderful! Content of the Russian language course was excellent. Highly recommended! I feel I have grown so much as a Russian student here. My hostfamily was excellent. Nadezhda and Ivan are truly wonderful. They are incredibly wise, good people whose appreciation for knowledge and background in education make them ideal host partners for students wanting to learn about Russia.

Eivind Granas – Norway – 2011

My teacher Natalie is open, explains in a good way so I can understand everything. Family’s apartment has got excellent conditions, clean and tidy. There is very good Russian food at home and family has been extremely friendly and open (Elena is fantastic). This is my third time in Russia at a host family – this is the best family by far. Excursions are big part of the program. Karelia is a fantastic place. An idea about volunteers is very good. I have only positive experiences from beginning to an end. I will recommend the school and might return.

Gerald Robach – Austria – 2017

I really enjoyed my stay in Petrozavodsk. There are so many opportunities. I liked my classes. It is better to Russian in Russia than in Austria. My family was very communicative and friendly. I really enjoyed breakfast and dinner. Food was very healthy and tasty so that I even could’not eat everything. Most of all, I enjoyed karelian street game Kyykkä and workshop how to cook karelian pies called kalitki.

Eleanor Fawcett – UK – 2017

The teachers were encouraging and made lessons interesting. I enjoyed the lessons a lot! They all work so hard to make the lessons enjoyable. My family, Marina and Tolya were excellent. They made me a part of their family, I spoke a lot of Russian. As for cultural program, I enjoyed Kinerma village and Kivach waterfall. I liked the Russian Game club. The people around me were very friendly and nice, I really recommend it to anyone who wants to learn Russian!

Ilkka-Christian Bjoerklund – Finland – 2011

This was my second time at “Enjoy Russian”. Russian lessons were excellent, teaching also. Sofia is a very good teacher. Living conditions and the cultural program were good. The organization of the program was excellent. My impression ant the course is excellent as well. I would recommend this Russian school.

Alessandro Lattanzio – Italy – 2013

Everything was perfect. Teacher was very patient with me and I could really understand and ask to repeat. I would like to have Arina also as a teacher next time! She is Super! My progress in Russian is really good! I couldn’t read and speak and now after 2 weeks I can go in city with no problem to asking! I would recommend the course because it is adapted to every level and is very good organized!

Giuseppe Cappelluti – Italy – 2013

Everything was excellent. I would only wish to have more activities like food parties, excursions also to the Solovetsky island and to the Alexander Svirsky Monastery.My teacher, Olga, was very patient person. She has a good English language knowledge. Arina Drogunova , another teacher, has also very good teaching skills. I definitely improved my Russian, especially in spoken language!

Hsiang-Yun Chen – Taiwan – 2012

I’ve spent here 3 months. Now I can understand and speak some Russian. We trained all the aspects of speech, reading, listening, writing, some videos were very funny. My host mama Elena was extremely nice, we went to the theatre and she explained to me everything that I didn’t understand. The excursions were interesting. I liked going out with the volunteers Anita and Julia, they are kind and friendly. The coordinators solve all such questions, the write back immediately, that’s really helpful. I hope I will come again.

Wai Lun Leung – China – 2012

I liked the language course. The teachers and the teaching materials were good. I liked the methods of teaching, it was interesting. The atmosphere in the class was comfortable. Organization and administration of program was good. I would recommend this program to other people.

Risto Salmela – Finland – 2012

I was studying here from September till November and took part in One-on-One Course and Mini-Group. I learnt a lot of Russian. Teaching was good, especially I liked methods of Zhenja, she used games and activities. She is the most modern teacher of the school. I consider the staff friendly, thanks. This school is a good opportunity to learn Russian well. But do not come here with friends, come alone.

Edoardo Carlesi – Italy – 2011

The course was excellent. The host family was really super!!! The cultural program was fine. I liked Kivach, rafting, but museum of regional history was boring. I hope it would be less expensive next time. The volunteers Alyona and Anatoliy were good and friendly. I wished there was wi-fi zone in the school. I had a good time and learnt a lot. I will recommend this school because it’s cheap and good, fun and helpful.

Nicolas Valerian – France – 2012

I spent excellent 3 months with “EnjoyRussian”. Content of the language course was excellent. Materials (student books) were adapted, various documents and subjects were very helpful in studying Russian. I liked the fact to change teachers every 2 weeks, to be faced with different ways of teaching accents and personalities. Organization and administration of program were excellent. I improved my Russian language skills greatly. I’ll recommend this program to other people because it’s intensive and mini-groups are very efficient.

Sarah Garrat – Great Britain – 2014

General impression about the program is excellent! I wish I was staying for longer! My Russian has definitely improved! When I arrived I couldn’t say anything and now I can hold a long conversation almost about anything!
My teachers always made me feel more confident and were encouraging. My host has been fantastic! She is helpful, kind and a fantastic cook! It has been absolutely great living with her! Volunteers – they were all fantastic!

Paula Redondo – Spain – 2009

The teacher, Veronika, was really nice and I like very much her way to teach using films and other materials. I would recommend the program to other people because Petrozavodsk is a nice place to learn Russian as there are few foreign students and it’s easy to communicate with Russians.

Simone Vardanega, Italy

I really enjoyed studying in my mini group because there were nice people and the atmosphere that we crated was special. My teacher was really good and capable of make you feel good and comfortable with Russian when you are speaking. My host family was perfect – very hospitable and very generous. They always cooked for me and I felt like I was with my parents. All the volunteers were nice and generous.

Emma Banks, Ireland

The language course is very good and structured in regards to grammar and usage. Our teacher was very patient and understanding she also had experience of learning a foreign language which was good. I really liked the program as I thought the staff and students were both very nice and the course was good. I think it is a very good course, in a beautiful city. The homestay is a good idea as you should get an insight into Russian culture.

Evelina Selea, Romania

The content of the language course was perfect for the amount of Russian that I knew when I got here. The topics we did helped me to get by in everyday life in Petrozavodsk. The Russian course was appropriate to my level and I’ve managed to learn so much in just two weeks! My teacher is one of the best I’ve ever met. She was really patient, helpful and has always tried to push me into practicing what I’ve learnt ever day in class. I have enjoyed living with a Russian family. They talked to me a lot which helped me to improve my listening skills so much.

Marianna Krizia Zappala, Italy

I did like the course! I learned a lot – both vocabulary and grammar rules. My teacher Tatyana was great – a deep, intelligent and stimulating person. It was a pleasure to study with her. My host family was very nice and I felt like home. We went to the waterfall Kivach, it was nice, I wish we could spend more time there. The volunteers were nice but busy sometimes. I learnt a lot and had fun in Petrozavodsk.

Florentine Weibel, Switzerland

Different method of teaching (games, dialogues), adapted to student’s needs and wishes. Nice family and good food. Good idea to work with Russian volunteers. Organization was absolutely great, especially the first replying of emails, help with train ticket, visa, etc. I very much enjoyed my stay in Petrosavodsk, can recommend the school to everybody and could imagine to come back any day! Great to get to know Russian language, culture, food, people, way of living and thinking! Small city where you easily find your way and can very easily meet people!

Adrien Fabre, France

In class, I was in minigroup, we were often no more than 3, that allowed me to talk and ask questions and the teacher to have time to answer with examples. Then I was in one to one class and I chose the topic, it was convenient and efficient. Activities are interesting because there are russian volunteers, so in addition of any kind of sport or cultural activities, I talked russian. By the way, my host also was nice, we talked russian, we shared a lot of funny stories and I tried different russian dishes. I liked the flexibility of the organisation about activities, classes and the hosts, the team there really listen your suggestions.

Tomaz Cebela, Slovenia

The content of the Russian language course was great. like studying in the small group. I started to speak Russian!
I found volunteers excellent – really nice girls; they showed us Russia. Administration of the program is excellent. I like help from Alevtina and Dasha. They are really nice. Petrozavodsk is a nice city; teachers and administrations of Enjoy Russian are great; program is not so expensive. Maybe I will come back for a business- or law-Russian course.

Roshop Ulrich, Germany (2017)

I really liked School, teachers and content of the course. I had a great family where I could practice German and Russian as well. Most of all, I liked husky dog farm on last Saturday. Pleasant atmosphere, fiendly, hightly motivated team and very good teachers made my journey in Russia unforgetable!

Mehdi Menaouer, Algeria (2017)

First of all, I want to thank all of you, I am very lucky that I met you. For me it is a very usefull experience in terms of russian study and in terms of that you opened me a new culture and I met with very interesting people. I want to come back once again to your School. Thank you for support and great individual approach! (This feedback was written in Russian language).

Jenny Gazzard, Great Britain

Veronica was a great teacher. She gave me lots of conversation practice which was exactly what I asked for. All the cultural activities were really well-organized, interesting and fun. It was also flexible which I appreciated. The volunteers were lovely and always willing to help us with Russian and spending free time with us. My Russian has improved but I have also had a great time

Reto Leibundgut, Switzerland

A lot of talking, that’s excellent! Learning Russian with our teachers, Anna and Julia, was a big fun. The cultural program is very good, I like it very much! Kizhi was excellent, it must be for everybody. We had excellent volunteers, Valentina and Masha were the most helpful, with their help I could practice Russian language out of school a lot.

Joan Dobbie, Scotland

Content of the language course was excellent. We learn Russian Language by using written materials and films. It was great. We had different discussions in Russian. My living conditions were amazing. Host family was very friendly and helpful. Cultural program was good. All the volunteers were very interested to talk to us and It was good of them to give their time. Organization and administration of program were excellent. Any information I requested was easily given! I recommend this program to other people because It is a great way to take part in immersion program. Thank you!

Nicholas Marchalot, France

It’s a program of quality. Professionalism and friendship. The language course was exactly what I expected. Very good teacher with good method and adequate balance between new vocabulary, grammar, reading, translations, chat and interactivity (games and cartoons). I’ve made a significant progress in Russian.

Manuela Wolfmar, Austria

The cultural topics and the grammar had a good balance. My family was great, they are such good people, and my room was so big and cozy. I felt like home. What I liked most was the Russian banya and the ice-skating. Everything was organized very well and I felt very safe and in good hands. If I have a chance I will come back again.

Tobias Schmidt, Germany

The Russian course was excellent. The family was very friendly, nice people. I didn’t visit many excursions, but I really liked the rock climbing. I will recommend this program to others Russian-learners because it is an opportunity to learn Russian and especially I liked the accommodation in family.

Steve Cantellow, United Kingdom

I did a 3-week course in Russia. Content of the language course was excellent. My teacher Olga is very good person. She gave me clear explanation to all my questions. She encouraged me to learn Russian. I learnt a great deal and had fun too! The work of volunteers was fantastic. Cultural program was good. I liked the town. I wish all the best to my teacher Olga. Thank you very much!!!

Caroline Engl, Austria

I was studying here from February till March. I think that the courses are excellent. Living conditions were excellent. I didn’t miss anything, I had my freedom and host mum cared about me like my own mum too. Cultural program was good. There was the possibility to do something every day. Volunteers were really nice and friendly. I’m really happy that I was there, I learned so much and I felt welcomed and not on my own (if you need anything you always get help). I learnt a lot, more than the half of Grammar, I learnt (I counted) about 1000 new words. Мне очень понравилось!

Evelyn Tackett, USA

The content of the language course was excellent with useful vocabulary. I think more work with grammar would be mice.
My host family was the absolute sweetest.
As for cultural program I loved visiting Kizhi.
All of the volunteers were super helpful.
I would recommend this program to other people because it was exciting and great and informational and I learned more of the language.

Gabriel Parlin, USA

The content of the language course and teaching were excellent. L liked teaching materials especially the handouts.Volunteers – they were spectacular! The volunteers ended up being some of my best friends in the city.General impression about the program is good. It was well organized and well-run.I definitely will recommend it since I have learned a lot, and Petrozavodsk is a very friendly city.

Kassie Archambault, USA

Everything was excellent, including my living conditions! I really enjoyed living with Татьяна. We coordinated so that we could talk over breakfast in the mornings and over tea at night, so anyone who stays with her will get excellent practice! The room had everything I needed. Tatyana was so helpful in every way. If I return, I would certainly like to stay with her and her family again. As for my wishes, I don’t think anything could be improved! I have no complaints!

Sabine Steger, Austria

The teacher was never getting tired of explaining difficult things to us. The exercises were very helpful. I would recommend the School to other people because the program here is a lot of fun, the people are so nice and I’m very glad about my progress concerning my Russian language skills.

Ioannis Gavriel, Cyprus

The material was good but a little basic for my level. The two hours per day were not enough. I would recommend about 3-4 hours per day, not 2 that we had.
Arina, my teacher, did a good job explaining. I have made good conversational knowledge! I wish Arina the best of luck!

Alexandra von Arx, Switzerland

The content of the language course was excellent! Olga is an excellent teacher! The training course was very logical and structured! But Olga was also flexible to answer to my questions that were outside of the program. Methods of teaching were very active and interesting. I have learnt a lot, but still need to practice! And I wish teachers to continue with the same motivation and interest! Don’t change)

Graham Dickson, Scotland

It was a great course, place and time. The teacher, Kseniya, really helped to bring on my Russian. She was very good at motivating and giving confidence. The volunteers were a great addition to the program and it was good to be able to talk to people and spend time with them.

Calvin Carbone, USA

The content of the course was excellent- very useful information. Cultural program was also good. Visiting Кижи was fantastic. I highly recommend this excursion. Malenkaja Strana was interesting to say the least. I really liked meeting with Russian Teens from the international camp. It was fun to hang out with them and play games and learn about teens from Russia. Volunteers were excellent. My general impression of the program is also excellent. I enjoyed the program. I feel it really is the best way to experience Russia.

Jared Leets, USA

The content of the language course was good. The teachers were great! I would only put less emphasize on studying slang and more on studying advanced subjects, regarding the textbook. The materials were overall good. I find Petrozavodsk is a great place to stay. The organization was excellent. Being here for six weeks I have already improved my Russian a lot. Studying one-to-one was very beneficial!

Olivia Pires, Scotland

Overall the course helped me improve my written, spoken Russian. Teaching was excellent. Женя was a great teacher. My apartment was nice, modern and close to the center. Kizhi was a fantastic trip. I felt our group was too old for the other activities such as the Karaoke, etc. Didn’t have much contact with any volunteers except Маша, who was very nice. Overall it was a positive experience. It’s a good town for those new to Russia and the teaching staff are very friendly and helpful.

Ahrens Heinz, Germany

The content of the language course was excellent. My first teacher was Arina. She was excellent teacher. I never heard a better teacher in my long life.The living conditions was excellent. Tatiana was a friendly. Suggestion to the museum of Regional history – very useful. Kizhi – wonderful excursion. My general impression was excellent. My wishes to teacher was stay into Enjoy Russian for the benefit of is future student!

Markus Balazs Goransson, Sweden

Everything was perfect! I am so happy with the Russian course! The individual course was exactly what I needed. I am so grateful to the school for being so flexible in organizing it. I am extremely impressed with the teaching. They were gifted, well prepared, and professional. I was really happy with my accommodation: close to the school, pleasant hosts. It is great that the cultural program is included. Volunteers helped me a lot. I will definitely recommend this program to anyone who is looking to study Russian.

Daniel Clayton, United Kingdom

A very interesting program! The good organization prior to my arrival. Teachers were very enthusiastic and tried hard to help us understand. I was allowed to say that I wanted to study in terms of grammar. The excellent living conditions; I was given lots of freedom. Excursions were organized for me according to my wishes. I would recommend Sholtozero. Ptz is a nice city, enthusiastic teachers, good preparations.

Kaper Hauke, Germany

Content of the language course was good. Topics of the lessons are closely heated to most common situations of daily life in modern Russia. Teaching was excellent. My family when I live was excellent. I felt at home in the Kamenkovi family. Very good contact, daily practise of Russian conversation Galina introduced me in the family life and helped me a lot with plenty of information. Enjoy Russian has a convincing developed and successful concept to teach foreigners modern Russian including an insight into the Russian way of life.

Jessica Schmitt, USA

Content of the language course and teaching were excellent. Our teacher was very caring and patient. I had an amazing host family who took care of me very well and who I enjoyed being with so much. Cultural program was also excellent, I loved exploring Petrozavodsk and meeting Russian students.

Alena Tvdikova, Czech Rebulic

I took part in two different groups. First group was very talented and level of their knowledge was higher than mine. In the second group with students from England I enjoyed it a lot, and I had individual lessons too. Natalia is a great teacher. She is very patient and can help students easily to understand next vocabulary or grammar. She can help to improve Russian language a lot. In “Enjoy Russian” book is a lot of exercises, which I liked. The cultural program was good. It is a good idea to study in Petrozavodsk and live in Russian family.

Lise Goussey, Belgium

From my point of view the content of the program was wonderful! The teachers were well-prepared and I like my host family. As almost everybody I think that Kizhi Island was very nice. The guide explained everything in English, so it was very understandable. The volunteers were very helpful. So, the organization of the program was excellent, the general impression about the program was good too!

Yasir Abdulla, Maldives (2014)

When I went Russia I only knew few words of greeting.. but in Two months I knew how to speak in Russian. If someone asks me how you study Russian language then I tell everyone I spend two month to learn Russian language in Russia.. And most of the people don’t believe, but It’s True and Everyone say – You speak great in Two months. I would like thanks all that help me to learn. specially my Teacher Olga she was very very help full and friendly with great experiences of teaching. I really like the way she teach me.

Dakush Potulski, Poland

The course contest was good. I did improve my Russian language skills. I only wish we were taught how to write text in Russian. All the teachers were competent and well prepared. The text book was good, but to my mind there were too many dialogues and not enough texts. The living standards were good and it was a real pleasure to spend time with Russian family. I would recommend the course to other students as it gives your opportunity not only to improve your language but to explore the Northern part of Russia as well!

Orna Mc Sweeney, Ireland

It is such a good way to learn Russian. I am very happy with the study program, it is great that our teacher talked only Russian to us and I find the book very good. In the family I was treated with great kindness. You can learn so much from staying with a Russian family! The volunteers were all unbelievably kind and helpful.

David Sambunjak, Croatia

Content of the course was well structured and appropriate to my level of the Russian language. Teaching was good as well. O liked the methods – very active and useful. The atmosphere in the class was friendly. I feel like my Russian has improved significantly.My family was great! I wish more people would get that great family – Kirikovi. The organization was great, but I wish I had more fun. I would recommend Enjoy Russian because it’s not very expensive and Petrozavodsk is a great place to visit if you want to improve your Russian language skills.

Claire Burchett, UK/France (2015)

The teachers were very patient and helpful, good exercise book had really good and helpful exercises. Volunteers were really helpful and friendly: Nastya, Katya and Dasha were particularly nice. In general the programme is a really good system. Great teaching and support, helped by the cultural programme. The most remarkable episode was going to the beach with the group from the school. I think it is really helpful to learn Russian in a relaxed environment with a lot of encouragement and authentic Russian experience. Thank you for everything, I’ve really enjoyed my stay!